15 Easy and Creative DIY Outdoor Lighting Ideas

It’s the time of the year when we want to spend more time outside than we do inside. So it’s natural that we want to decorate our outside spaces as well. All interior decorating ideas will have to wait for the colder seasons. And now, we’re going to get crafty in our backyard, patio or garden.

1. Cedar Block Lights

For this DIY project, you will need 4×4 cedar lumber, a saw, drill press, 11/16 drill bit and tape measure and landscape solar lights. Measure and cut the lumber into 4-inch cubes. Next, set the depth of the drill press accordingly and drill a hole through the center of each cube. Finally, insert your landscape solar lights into the drilled cider cubes. For full instructions check out the tutorial.

2. Glow Jars

For this DIY project, you will need rubber gloves, protective eyewear, glow sticks (different colors), clear glass jar and scissors. Crack a glow stick, insert the cracked end into a jar, and then cut the tip. Next, shake and swirl the cut glow stick inside the jar until a sufficient amount glow materials in the jar. Finally, replace the lid and shake the jar to disperse the glow material. Repeat this process for the other jars. Check out the tutorial to find all the details about this project.